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adjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgians
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of or relating to the Walloon French or the Flemish languages
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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli re-established the comfortable championship lead that had been eroded in the past three races with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix while team-mate George Russell crashed out.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Red Bull's Max Verstappen headed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at the top of the times in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Lore Van Moll, 33, a Belgian woman visiting her parents in nearby Alfaix, said she felt fortunate that she was unharmed and that her family’s home had been spared.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said many Belgians had second homes in the country and consular services were trying to contact "Belgians with whom they have not been able to get in touch".
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
During one futile counterattack, “the French infantry made a gallant show, advancing across the Belgian beet fields with colors unfurled and bugles sounding the shrill notes of the ‘charge.’
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
“Overturn this”: a victory barb from the Belgians.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
To have any hope against the Belgians in the round of 16 — a matchup between FIFA’s Nos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Her condition has deteriorated, according to the royal household, and she is not expected to take part in a state visit by the king and queen of the Belgians next week.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
In a poll released Monday some two thirds of Belgians said they were against the Russian asset plan.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
The Belgians and Americans agree, Lumumba is difficult.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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